While fishing specially regulated waters with a minimum size limit,
it is a violation for an angler to possess a trout which is less than the
specified minimum size regardless of where the fish was caught. The following
trout streams and portions of trout streams have been set aside under special
management programs to provide a variety of trout fishing opportunities:

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER Anglers fishing the
river from Ga. Hwy 20 to the boat ramp at the National Park Service Medlock
Bridge Park immediately upstream of Ga. Hwy 141 are restricted to using
artificial lures only. • NOTE: The Chattahoochee River, within the Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area, from Buford Dam to Peachtree Creek is closed
to any use at night (30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise).
Anyone in or on the river between Buford Dam and Ga. Hwy 20 bridge must
wear a personal flotation device (life jacket).

CONASAUGA RIVER Anglers fishing the Conasauga
River and its tributaries (except Jacks River watershed) upstream of the
Georgia-Tennessee state line are restricted to using only artificial lures
from Nov 1, 1998 - Mar 26, 1999. Natural baits may be used during trout
season (3/28-10/31/98).

NOONTOOTLA CREEK Anglers fishing Noontootla
Creek and its tributaries on Blue Ridge WMA are restricted to using artificial
lures. • All trout less than 16 inches in length must be released immediately.

SMITHGALL WOODS - DUKES CREEK CONSERVATION AREA
Dukes Creek and its tributaries within the state-owned Dukes Creek Conservation
Area are open to fishing year-round under a permit system. To make a reservation
call 706-878-3087. • Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used
or possessed on the portion of Dukes Creek & its tributaries in White
County on the Conservation Area, including the Ga. Hwy 75 Alternate right-of-way.
Possession of any bait, lure, or gear not legal for use on the stream is
unlawful. • All fish caught from Dukes Creek & its tributaries on the
Conservation Area, including the Ga. Hwy 75 Alternate right-of-way, must
be immediately released where caught. • No trout may be possessed while
fishing on any stream on the Conservation Area or the Ga. Hwy 75 Alternate
right-of-way.

Streams added in 1996:

Cartecay River watershed in Gilmer and Polk counties

Chattahoochee River in Forsyth, Gwinett, and Fulton counties

Chattahoochee River from Ga. Hwy 75 alternate bridge to Ga. Hwy 115 bridge in White County

Conasauga River watershed upstream from Ga.-Tn. state line in Murray, Fanin, and Gilmer counties

Dukes Creek watershed downstream of the U.S. Forest Service property boundary

Toccoa Creek watershed above Toccoa falls in Stephens county and the entire watershed in Habersham county

Turner Creek watershed in White county

Yahoola Creek watershed downstream from the mouth of Bryant Creek to Hwy 52 in Lumpkin county

"Georgia has some excellent trout fishing waters, and we are pleased that trout anglers will now be able to enjoy their sport year-round," said Larry McSwain, Assistant Director of the DNR, Wildlife Resources Division. "We appreciate the support of Representative Carter, Senator Gillis, Trout Unlimited, the Georgia Wildlife Federation, and a number of other trout fishing enthusiasts who helped pass this legislation."